Good morning
I have a partially broken shutter. I was not planning on repairing since
1/ The shutter does not come down with normal efforts but will come down provided some effort and time
2/ That was preexisting my tenant's possession of the premises and noted it verbally to him and did not make any commitment that I would repair
The tenant is now asking repair of the shutter so she can be prepared for hurricane season. Note that this is a condo in FL but the shutters are not hurricane shutters (the building is 30 years old and grandfathered in for non hurricane proof windows). I think my unit is the only one with shutter in the building.
Is it mandatory for me to repair this item per code or legally (I thought that I am only obligated to repairs to keep the place in same condition as she rented it). Can the tenant claim that I was negligent in the case of a hurricane?
Would it be sufficient if I promised that I would personally come to bring the shutter down in the case of a violent hurricane approcahing.
Thank you for your wisdom. I appreciate it.
Mary

